Best Places In The World To Retire

First, I would point out, the photo in the post of KW is a city bus, not a colectivo. 

 

I also like the ADO buses and use them often. On the longer distance trips, I use ADO Platino which has almost fully reclining seat with leg rest, like a recliner at home. Also two bathrooms, a personal seat back entertainment screen with a wide choice of music and videos plus a coffee bar in back.

 

It should also be noted that retirees of...

First, I would point out, the photo in the post of KW is a city bus, not a colectivo. 

 

I also like the ADO buses and use them often. On the longer distance trips, I use ADO Platino which has almost fully reclining seat with leg rest, like a recliner at home. Also two bathrooms, a personal seat back entertainment screen with a wide choice of music and videos plus a coffee bar in back.

 

It should also be noted that retirees of a certain age residing in Mexico are entitled to a senior discount INAPAM card, giving 50 percent discount on the buses.

 

(ADO Platino, Mexico, pictured.)

The closest airport to Corozal is in Ranchito, which is 2-3 miles outside of Corozal. It’s a local airport, not international. From the airport in Ranchito, you can go to Belize City, San Pedro, Caye Caulker, Placencia, and Belmopan, the capital.   It’s a regional airport.

 

If you want to go to Punta Gorda, which is the southernmost town, and you jump on a plane in Ranchito, you would probably have to jump on another plane in Belize City and...

The closest airport to Corozal is in Ranchito, which is 2-3 miles outside of Corozal. It’s a local airport, not international. From the airport in Ranchito, you can go to Belize City, San Pedro, Caye Caulker, Placencia, and Belmopan, the capital.   It’s a regional airport.

 

If you want to go to Punta Gorda, which is the southernmost town, and you jump on a plane in Ranchito, you would probably have to jump on another plane in Belize City and switch over.

 

Although there are no direct flights from Ranchito, you can still go anywhere. For example, if you want to go to the US, you can fly in to Belize City and take the airport out of Ladyville. So you fly from the local airport in Ranchito to Belize City, then you jump on an international flight to Houston, Miami, North Carolina, the major hubs.  

 

 

The most important thing you need to know about living overseas and retiring overseas is to keep an open mind and be respectful to the new culture you are moving into.  Always remember you are the newcomer and as such, it is up to you to adapt to how things are done in your new chosen country.  Do not expect the locals to speak English and change the way they have always done things to fit your expectations.  It can be a bit frustrating at first, and there is always a...

The most important thing you need to know about living overseas and retiring overseas is to keep an open mind and be respectful to the new culture you are moving into.  Always remember you are the newcomer and as such, it is up to you to adapt to how things are done in your new chosen country.  Do not expect the locals to speak English and change the way they have always done things to fit your expectations.  It can be a bit frustrating at first, and there is always a learning curve, but keep an open mind and always be respectful to the local people and culture and it will get you where you want to go, eventually.  It is also very important to make a very serious attempt at learning the local language and customs.  Even if it is very difficult for you to learn a new language, it will make your life in a new country so much easier if you pick up the local lingo.  You will find the locals will be very appreciative if you try to speak the local language, even if you are not doing well, they will help you if you at least try.  

Have fun with it and be adventurous and respectful and you will have an amazing experience.

 

(Anne Gordeon's whale watching (and petting) tours in Panama, pictured.)
 

Many people in Granada, Nicaragua do not own cars as it is so easy to walk around the city for almost anything you need. Taxi service about town is only about $.45 per person and there are also horse drawn carriages that will take you where you want to go. Bus service to almost anywhere in the country is also available in Granada.  An "express" bus (not sure why they call it that because it makes about 100 stops along the way!) to Managua is only about $1 so it is easy to...

Many people in Granada, Nicaragua do not own cars as it is so easy to walk around the city for almost anything you need. Taxi service about town is only about $.45 per person and there are also horse drawn carriages that will take you where you want to go. Bus service to almost anywhere in the country is also available in Granada.  An "express" bus (not sure why they call it that because it makes about 100 stops along the way!) to Managua is only about $1 so it is easy to get to the mall, shop, take in a movie and get back to Granada for so little money!